Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care (AMIC) Specialisation
Learn MoreThe AMIC Specialisation enables graduates who are registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners to extend their scope of practice to include culturally safe antenatal and postnatal care, support for childbirth within registered birthing organisations, and sexual health support for women. AMIC Practitioners work collaboratively with midwives, medical practitioners, and health teams to deliver maternal, infant and family centred care.
Build specialised capacity in maternal and infant health care that complements your primary health care practice, enabling you to provide culturally safe pregnancy, birth and postnatal support.
Develop skills to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal mothers, babies and families by advocating for cultural needs and working alongside other care professionals.
AMIC Practitioners can work in community‑controlled health organisations, primary health units, or mainstream services that focus on pregnancy, childbirth and early infant care.
The AMIC Specialisation consists of competency units that extend practice as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner. This specialisation equips graduates to confidently participate in clinical maternal and infant care, working within a multidisciplinary team environment that includes midwives and medical professionals.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice is required prior to enrolment.
• HLTAMAT001 – Provide antenatal health care
• HLTAMAT002 – Assist with childbirth
• HLTAMAT003 – Provide postnatal health care for mothers and babies
• HLTASXH002 – Promote women’s sexual health
Course Dates to be supplied as soon as available.
To undertake the AMIC Specialisation, applicants must:
Delivery typically includes a mix of on‑site learning at AHCSA, on‑country experiences, online learning, and workplace learning where students complete clinical practice components under supervision. On‑site attendance and workplace engagement are essential to achieve competency.
